Feline Grimace Scale to detect cats' pain

Researchers release an application to assess pain in cats based on their grimaces

Veterinarians and cat owners will benefit from an app developed by University of Montreal academics Paulo Steagall and Beatriz Monteiro to determine feline discomfort levels. This new tool, called Feline Grimace Scale, is the first step in applying AI to veterinary practice.  Zoetis and the Quebec-based company Vertisoft funded its backing research. Available in English, … Read more

Four kittens stand inside fake cardboard TV set

Four foster kitten sisters were nothing but “Good Trouble”

These kitten sisters were rescued and raised in foster care. Now they have been adopted out in pairs to their forever homes. The kittens were taken from a local animal shelter by Jordan Jones, a foster and volunteer at Juliet’s House Animal Rescue. She would take care of them until they were old enough to … Read more

Two kittens, both missing their right eye

Two foster kittens Peach and Daisy get more playful after their eye surgeries

Princess Peach and Princess Daisy were two kittens with serious eye problems. After a month in foster care and some successful eye surgeries, they are now in the process of being adopted. A pair of one-eyed kittens Peach and Daisy were found as strays and brought to the shelter. They each had one eye that … Read more

People from around the world helped this cat with a fused jaw get the help she needed

Smiley was rescued as a kitten after being found in a storm drain. She was taken to a rescue group called Whisker Town Cats in Florida, USA, where it was discovered that not only did she have an obvious cleft upper lip, but a jaw that was fused together too. This meant that she couldn’t … Read more

Fuzzy orange cat with one lopsided eye

Arthur the “Fuzzy Potato” cat receives the care he needs

Is it a potato or a ball of fluff? No, it’s a cat! Arthur is a special needs kitten whose condition has improved so much with a little extra love and care. Arthur is currently a resident at Pumpkin Patch Pet Rescue in Los Angeles, California. He is in the foster care of the founder, … Read more

Cross-eyed cat with tongue sticking out wearing a bow tie

Mom didn’t want her daughter to get a cat, but now he’s part of their family

Kyla’s mom had a no-pet policy, and she didn’t want her daughter to get a cat. But when Kyla got a cat anyway, her mom had to get used to him being part of their family. Kyla knew that her mom would be upset, but she couldn’t resist adopting precious little Bundy, an adorable cross-eyed … Read more

Cats on a dirty apartment staircase

32 neglected cats rescued from abandoned apartment in Bangkok

32 cats were rescued from one apartment in Bangkok, Thailand. They were brought to the Cat Kingdom of Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, where they recovered and learned how to live their best lives. To the rescue In a terrible situation of neglect, an apartment owner moved out and left behind 32 cats without … Read more

cat gives birth to kittens on mistress's lap

A cat chose to give birth on her owner’s lap

Ellie Fransenn knew her expectant cat would give birth at any minute. Yet, the Dutch teenager never imagined where the puss would pick to deliver her kittens. When the time came for the cat to give birth, she chose to do so on her mistress’s lap. At the first row of the little miracle, the … Read more